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| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | /ˈlaɪbrɛri/ | A place with many books | The library is quiet. | |
| Life | /laɪf/ | The state of being alive | Life is good. | |
| lift | /lɪft/ | another word for elevator | Take the lift. | |
| lime | /laɪm/ | a sour green fruit | The lime is green. | |
| line | /laɪn/ | a long thin mark | Draw a straight line. | |
| lines | /laɪnz/ | long narrow marks | Draw two straight lines on the paper. | |
| links | /lɪŋks/ | clickable connections to other pages | The website has useful links. | |
| linux | /ˈlɪnəks/ | a computer operating system | My brother uses Linux on his laptop. | |
| lion | /ˈlaɪən/ | a large wild cat | The lion is very strong. | |
| List | /lɪst/ | A series of items | Make a shopping list. | |
| listing | /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ | an item in a list | I saw the apartment listing online. | |
| listings | /ˈlɪstɪŋz/ | items in a list | I checked the job listings online. | |
| living room | /ˈlɪvɪŋ rum/ | a room for relaxing in | We watch TV in the living room. | |
| lizard | /ˈlɪzərd/ | a small reptile | The lizard is on the rock. | |
| loans | /loʊnz/ | money people borrow and repay | The bank gives loans to some students. | |
| lock | /lɑk/ | a device to keep something closed | The door has a lock. | |
| log | /lɔɡ/ | a written record of events | Keep a log of your daily exercise. | |
| logo | /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ | a symbol for a company or group | The logo is printed on the box. | |
| london | /ˈlʌndən/ | the capital city of the UK | My sister lives in London now. | |
| lorry | /ˈlɔri/ | a large vehicle for carrying things | The lorry is big. | |
| los | /loʊs/ | part of some Spanish place names | Los Angeles is a large city. | |
| lot | /lɑt/ | a large amount | I have a lot of books. | |
| lunch | /lʌntʃ/ | the meal in the middle of the day | We have lunch at school. | |
| lyrics | /ˈlɪrɪks/ | the words of a song | I read the lyrics while listening to the song. | |
| m | /ɛm/ | the thirteenth letter of the alphabet | M is in the word "milk". |
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